Our network

Families

Send holiday cheer to troops with 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' program

Send holiday cheer to troops with 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' program

(KFVS) - The American Red Cross will be collecting and distributing cards that send words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer to America's heroes for the holiday season.

Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 7, Americans can give something that means something by sending a card of thanks and support to members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

The Red Cross is inviting the public to send messages of thanks and holiday cheer until Dec. 7 by mailing them to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

To ensure that cards are delivered on time for the holidays, the Red Cross says they must be postmarked no later than Dec. 7. Individuals are asked to refrain from sending "care packages," monetary donations or using glitter or any other kinds of inserts with the cards.

City of Mayfield launches new Kids Page on website

City of Mayfield launches new Kids Page on website

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The City of Mayfield announced recently they have launched a new kids page on their website.

The page features several areas of interest for kids, including local history, famous Mayfieldians, safety tips, taking care of the community and more. They city says each area is depicted on a treasure map, and the page's spokesperson, Captain John Anderson, is an animated character that talks to the kids and guides them through the treasure map. The page was designed by Solution Media, Inc of Mayfield.

"We get frequent calls from kids doing reports on Mayfield, its history, the operation of location government, etc.," said Mayor Teresa Cantrell. "I thought it would be a great idea to have a page on our website that could be kid-friendly and educational at the same time."

Mayor Cantrell encourages parents and kids alike to check out the kids page by logging on to www.cityofmayfield.org and click on the link at the bottom of the home page.

April is World Autism Awareness Month, you can share your story with us

April is World Autism Awareness Month, you can share your story with us

(KFVS) - April is World Autism Awareness Month and we want to see pictures of your friends or loved ones with Autism, pictures of you showing support for Autism Awareness and hear your stories.

You can e-mail us pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. If you just have a story to share, you can submit it to aruch@kfvs12.com. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

If you know of any events in your community in honor of World Autism Awareness Month, you can e-mail a flyer to news@kfvs12.com or fax it to the newsroom at 573-335-7723.

A viewer sent us this picture above on Monday of her daughter Candice showing her love for her brother with autism and the many others affected.

Related stories:

Heartland Easter events

Heartland Easter events

(KFVS) - Easter is almost here!

The following is a list of Easter-related events scheduled around the Heartland. If you would like to add another event, you can click here to submit it.

APRIL

Easter Bunny pictures from the Heartland 2012

Easter Bunny pictures from the Heartland 2012

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - It's springtime and Easter is just around the corner!

We want to see you family pictures with the Easter Bunny.

You can e-mail pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, the name of the child and where you're from. Please get prior approval from the parents or guardians if submitting a picture of a child or children that is not your own.

Pictures will be used in a slideshow online and possibly on-air.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

High school seniors invited to financial aid event

High school seniors invited to financial aid event

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - High School Seniors are invited to the 2012 College Goal Sunday at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

It will take place on January 29 in Crounse Hall from 2:00 p.m. until about 4:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administration. It provides free help to families applying for college financial aid.

Students are encouraged to bring a parent or guardian to the event. They should also bring completed 2011 IRS 1040 tax returns and any other 2011 income and benefits information.